Strengthen the Whitman community by providing a comfortable place to gather .

In addition to the students, faculty, alumni and staff of Whitman College, it is our pleasure to serve, parents, campus visitors, and community members. We look forward to working with you.

Inside the Reid Center Café

Pete Reid ’49

The Reid Campus Center is named in honor of R.R. "Pete" Reid. Pete came to Whitman in 1946 after naval service in World War II. After graduating from Whitman in 1949, Pete joined the staff assisting with the new job placement office and traveling for a few weeks each fall and spring for the admission office. Since then, Pete has worked in many areas of the College including career services, admissions, alumni, and special fundraising projects. He has been Business Manager, Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, Overseer of the Whitman Farm Committee, and served as the Special Assistant to the President. Pete also serves as an adviser and constant mentor to the men of Phi Delta Theta as well as countless others who come to him for counsel and assistance.